La Cité adopts virtual desktop infrastructure from Dell

Deployment enables students at Canadian French-language college to undertake processor-intensive CAD projects

Microsoft to launch Surface Pro 3 in 25 more markets this August

The device will be available to purchase in the European and Asia-Pacific markets from 28 August

Unisys to provide data centre support services to DISA

New contract extends company’s work with US Defense Information Systems Agency

European healthcare providers need to invest in big data and analytics

IDC study indicates that big data will become more important as healthcare reforms change how care is delivered and financed

Microsoft and Akamai Technologies to develop cyber security accelerator

Companies will work in partnership with Jerusalem Venture Partners to provide the programme at the Microsoft Ventures Accelerator in Tel Aviv

Microsoft reflects on successful first year of CityNext initiative

Growth set to continue as Worldwide Partner Conference marks anniversary of project’s launch

Cojengo develops VetAfrica app to help farmers expedite livestock diagnosis

Scottish startup partners with Microsoft 4Afrika to develop a Windows Phone app to help farmers in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania

Veeam Software adds Hyper-V support to Management Pack for System Center

New version provides full app-to-metal visibility within Microsoft System Center

Esri to bring ArcGIS Online to educational institutions across Europe

Digital mapping solution will be provided to more than 30 educational ministries via a partnership with European Schoolnet

Dates announced for 2015 European Industry Forum

Event to take place in Amsterdam from 4-5 March next year

Sustainable production methods in manufacturing

Energy efficiency is a watchword in almost every aspect of modern life, but particularly in power hungry sectors such as manufacturing, says Mirko Baecker at Siemens PLM Software

Energy efficiency is a watchword in almost every aspect of modern life, but particularly in manufacturing, says Mirko Baecker

K3 named as UK Microsoft Dynamics Independent Software Vendor of the Year

Company recognised for its ax|is fashion solution, which is based on Microsoft Dynamics for Retail 

Microsoft to consolidate Smart Devices and Mobile Phones business units

Stephen Elop outlines Microsoft's plans to help its Devices Group and phone business align with the company's new productivity strategy

Swan Island Networks releases new edition of TIES for Microsoft CityNext

New Microsoft Azure-based solution aims to help governments and non-governmental organisations to improve emergency response 

GameStop adopts retail portal based on Microsoft Office 365

Employees at US video game retailer gain instant access to information via POS terminals

The internet of things: creating connected operations in manufacturing

Sanjay Ravi explains how Microsoft can help manufacturers take advantage of the internet of things to transform their business and enhance the customer experience in a quick and inexpensive way by leveraging their current technology landscape

Sanjay Ravi explains how Microsoft can help manufacturers take advantage of the internet of things to transform their business

Helping small business owners stay connected this summer

Microsoft’s Dave Rodgerson discusses how flexible technology is supporting the work/life balance

Microsoft’s Dave Rodgerson explains how flexible technology is supporting the work/life balance

Microsoft launches Windows Apportals to support ‘on-the-glass’ integration

New Windows 8.1 app aims to bring nested folder structure to the modern mobile operating system

Microsoft acquires business continuity solutions provider InMage

Microsoft to integrate the InMage Scout technology with Azure Site Recovery service

Dassault Systèmes finalises Simpack acquisition

Company expands 3DEXPERIENCE platform with multi-body simulation solutions to accelerate end-to-end development of advanced systems

HSO rolls out Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail at Crew Clothing

UK retailer gains one view of stock and one view of the customer with new enterprise resource planning solution

Police department leaves no place for criminals to hide

The Bloomington Police Department in the US recently implemented the NC4 Street Smart solution to improve information sharing. Amber Stokes finds out how it is helping to fight crime

The NC4 Street Smart solution is helping the Bloomington Police Department to fight crime. Amber Stokes finds out more

Accenture releases latest version of Duck Creek Policy software

New version helps property and casualty insurers to streamline policy administration processes and accelerate speed to market

Finding new and better ways to share information to help make cities safer

Public safety and justice organisations need better and timelier access to information to help them deliver improved services to their growing cities. Amber Stokes reports

Public safety and justice organisations need better and timelier access to information to help them deliver improved services to their growing cities

Doing more with Windows 8 devices and apps in the manufacturing industry

Lindsay James finds out about the latest Windows 8 devices and apps that are making life easier for manufacturers the world over

Lindsay James finds out about the latest Windows 8 devices and apps that are making life easier for manufacturers the world over 

Société Générale de Banque au Liban adopts Temenos T24

French bank’s Lebanese affiliate aims to improve service efficiency across multiple channels

Canon and Microsoft sign a broad patent cross-licencing deal

Contract covers a range of products and services including certain digital imaging and mobile consumer goods

2014 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award Winner: Binary Tree

Binary Tree has been named as Microsoft’s Messaging Partner of the Year. Steven Pivnik, the company's CEO, explains more 

2014 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winner: Wortell

Wortell has been named as Microsoft’s Devices and Deployment (Desktop) Partner of the Year and Country Partner of the Year 

Washington Athletic Club saves thousands of dollars a year using ICONICS solution

Rebecca Lambert finds out how the US leisure club is cutting energy bill costs by monitoring its energy usage and regulating consumption in real time

Rebecca Lambert finds out how the US leisure club is cutting energy bill costs by monitoring its energy usage and regulating consumption in real time

Smart and sustainable buildings

Rebecca Lambert talks to Microsoft's Bill Mitchel, senior director of Worldwide Public Sector, about how cities can implement innovative technologies in order to reduce the carbon footprints of their energy-intensive buildings

Rebecca Lambert talks to Microsoft about how innovative technologies can reduce the carbon footprints of governments' energy-intensive buildings

2014 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award Winner: CGI IT UK

Microsoft has named CGI IT UK as Intelligent Systems Partner of the Year. Kevin Cunningham explains more

Microsoft’s smartwatch rumoured to be released in October

Reports have also revealed further features of the device, suggesting that its display may be on the underside of the band

Sunderland City Council implements Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Local government improves customer experience and reduces costs through the use of Optevia's Microsoft Dynamics CRM-based solution

Local government improves customer experience and reduces costs through the use of Optevia's Microsoft Dynamics CRM-based solution

2014 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winner: Webzavod

Webzavod has been named as Microsoft’s Collaboration and Content Partner of the Year Award Winner. Sergey Polyakov tells OnWindows more

Webzavod has been named as Microsoft’s Collaboration and Content Partner of the Year Award Winner. Sergey Polyakov tells OnWindows more

IBA selects Dassault Systèmes’ ‘Licensed to Cure for Medical Device’ solution

Staff at medical device manufacturer can gain centralised access to vital design information

Schneider Electric releases new human machine interface software product

InTouch Machine Edition enables access to vital information to support plant operation improvements

Motorola launches Windows Embedded Compact 7-based mobile device

Motorola's Amanda Honig explains how the MC3200 device is improving inventory management for manufacturers and retailers

2014 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winner: nFocus Testing

nFocus Testing has been named as Microsoft’s Application Lifecycle Management Partner of the Year Award Winner. Managing director Ross Lister explains more

nFocus Testing has been named as Microsoft’s Application Lifecycle Management Partner of the Year Award Winner. Ross Lister explains more

Surface Pro 3 now available for purchase in the US and Canada

Device will be available in 26 additional markets by the end of August

Cloud platforms are key to progress in educational institutions

Lavdim Cena, managing director of UppCast, outlines how cloud platforms can help to transform IT infrastructures and better serve the needs of staff and students

UppCast's Lavdim Cena outlines how cloud platforms can help to transform IT infrastructures and better serve the needs of staff and students  

Jeppesen releases electronic flight bag solution for Windows 8

Delta Airlines is equipping 11,000 pilots with FliteDeck Pro solution on Surface 2 tablets

Comparex Group continues global expansion into Brazil and Mexico

John Havlick, Comparex Group’s executive vice president of APAC and Americas, explains why the company acquired a majority share of Brazilian 2S' Microsoft-licensing business and Mexican Microsoft solutions provider Perifel

Comparex eplains why it acquired a majority share of 2S' Microsoft-licensing business and Microsoft solutions provider Perifel

Empowering field workers with business-ready tablets

Following the recent launch of the Intel Atom-powered MICROS mTablet E-Series, Rebecca Gibson spoke to Michael Taylor, Intel's senior vertical marketing manager, to find out how tablets help to improve productivity in the mobile workforce

Michael Taylor, senior vertical marketing manager at Intel, explains how tablets help to improve productivity in the mobile workforce

County of Los Angeles is to migrate 100,000 employees to Office 365

US county chooses Microsoft cloud platform to reduce costs, improve collaboration and ensure compliance and security

Microsoft to support home automation startups with venture programme

Seattle company partners with American Family Insurance to accelerate development of smart homes

2014 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winner: CommVault

CommVault has been recognised as Microsoft’s Server Platform Partner of the Year Award Winner. Greg White, CommVault’s director of product marketing, explains more

CommVault has been named as Microsoft’s Server Platform Partner of the Year Award Winner. Greg White explains more

Supply chains not optimised for omni-channel retailing, says PwC survey

Professional services firm found that 83% of CEOs believe supply chains are “not optimal” to meet today’s omni-channel shopping demands

Esquel Group completes one of largest Yammer deployments in Hong Kong

Manufacturer of cotton t-shirts for brands including Ralph Lauren and Nike implements social network for 4,000 employees

Mexican Tax Administration System benefits from the possibilities of Azure

Organisation reports highest number of individual annual statements ever recorded